Quick Trip To NYC

Though my trip to New York was short (35 hours) I managed to take a few pictures. The flight back was great. Reese did really really well. When we got off the plane she looked at me and said, "well that was fun auntie Shea". I wouldn't describe it as fun, but not as bad as flights we have had in the past with little miss Reesie.

Planes and Friends

Well the last 48 hours have been crazy! It includes 3 flights, lots of really short naps, and one great friend reunion. We made it safely to New York City and now our main focus is getting on NY time. This 6 hour difference is kicking my butt. Here are a few pictures from the past two days.

I really like these people

Meet Trunkie. The Best kid suitcase ever. Its hilarious, Reese sits on top while I pull her through the airport. She was waving and smiling at everyone. Good news is she only fell on her face 2 times.

This is for my dear friend Ange

The start of the trip

The end of a long long day.

Happy Birthday to Brittany, Reese, and AMERICA!

Today we celebrated three birthdays: Brittany, Reese, and America! It was a fun day filled with family, food, and lots of cooking. Here are a few pictures from our day.

At the Parade where it was 95 degrees out!

Brittany was being attacked by dogs

Doing some baking

So here are my Strawberries with cream cheese filling, but this time i dipped them in chocolate first!

Reese and Ryan look like twins right now

Reese with all her cousins

Birthday cake

Potty Training 101

Potty training is a cruel joke from God. I swear God just is up there laughing his head off (if he has a head?..)

Brittany and I decided that we were going to start potty training Reese the other day and let me tell you I wish we hadn't. It's a lot of hard work, but most of the time it was so ridiculous all I could do was laugh. Neither Brittany nor I had ever trained a person to pee in a toilet, so we knew we were going to have our hands full.

I was peed on 10 times in 1 hour and our floor was covered in little pee droplets, but by the end of the day Reese and I had a pattern going. She would run, put out her arms as if she was about to fly away, and look back to see if I trailing behind her. I would then sweep her up like a hawk and run her to the bathroom.

I am proud to say she is getting a lot better and has very few accidents. Brittany and I totally deserve a gold metal!

Every time she went pee she received a treat. She always gives me one, it's hard work for both of us!

Reading book

She peed on the swing!

Family Beach day

Reesie went to the beach for the first time today and she loved every minute of it! She was yelling in the car all the way there... BEACH!!! BEACH!!! she was very excited to say the least. Here are a few pictures from beach day.

Playing with nanny and papa

She was all about getting lots of water for her sand castle

My wonderful parents

Playing in the waves with her auntie

Anna's first trip to the beach. (she slept the whole time)

Contact for Info

I heart my (amazing, smart, funny, stunning, generous..) Aunt*

*Contact info available upon request.

It was just so cute and way to appropriate to leave it in the store... so we bought it!

Last Full day In NYC

Today was a pretty mellow day. Reese and I went to a carnival down the street and then we played in a tent for the rest of the day. Here are a few pictures of our day.

Little Anna

Reese getting her face painted

Typical Reese face

Reese about to fall on Anna

Reese playing in her tent

Hanging out with baby Anna

I head back to California tomorrow night, I'll be there for 48 hours and then I am going to Seattle for two weeks. Its been so much fun hanging out in NYC and Washington D.C., but I am ready to head back to California!

See you again in August New York City!

Anna Pauline Holladay

I would now like to formally introduce Anna Pauline Holladay! She was named after both of my great grandmothers. Anna from my Mom's side and Pauline is from my Dad's side. We spent our day hang at the hospital. Reese and Anna were finally able to meet and they got along great! Every time Anna moved Reese started screaming with excitement! We then had a celebration dinner minus Brittany and Anna (they are still in the hospital till tomorrow morning). To top off another great day we had a beautiful walk home. Here are some pictures from our day.

Reese putting on Anna's hat

Anna Pauline Holladay

Papa and Anna meeting for the first time

Dont kill me for putting this up Britt